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has been frustrating

  • present perfect progressive of frustrate (3rd person singular).

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“Whilst the delayed and more expensive build has been frustrating for shareholders, we continue to see Jansen as a tier-1 asset with first-quartile cost position and long life with attractive economics,” UBS says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

Still, the process has been frustrating, not just because of the losses, but because of how many of them unfolded.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2025

"It has been frustrating but family and friends have been invaluable, the hospital was absolutely superb and the university has been exceptional."

From BBC Apr. 2, 2025

The lack of extra base hits, particularly homers, has been frustrating for him and for the Mariners.

From Seattle Times May 23, 2024

For the few who have reached the summit the experience has been frustrating.

From Civilization and Beyond Learning from History by Nearing, Scott